Beryllonite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Beryllonite

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.79-2.876.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces

{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Beryllonite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite and Cobaltite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Beryllonite and Cobaltite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Beryllonite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryllonite and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryllonite and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryllonite is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.